My A(free)ca

My Mrs. Kayla,
How are you doing? Peace be with you. How is everything? I am writing you this letter with a fear that this could be my last letter for you. Dear Kayla, if there is a person I do not want to lose, it is you. I get your letters and your complements are very important to me. They changed my life. I really like reading your letters more than anything. I am very sure that I would be sad if you stopped writing me. I am so sorry about what happened to your husband. But do not worry. God is always good and you cling to Him. Read Isaiah 40:27-31. Dear Kayla, it has been a few days since we celebrated the Ethiopian new year. In our calendar its 2003 now.

I love you. With your support, I have been provided with everything I need. God bless you. I graduated in "ICT" and I will be leaving Compassion soon. I am going to miss your letters. God bless you. I will pray for you. Bye.

Pray for me that I would be a solution to many peoples' problems.

Mrs. Kayla,
Child's responses to sponsor's questions:
Alex and his family say they are most grateful unto you for your support and care. They also wish you all the best in this coming Christmas.

New things happening in child's life:
Alex is very kind and a good child to his grandmother

One new thing the child has learnt at the project:
He has learnt to be kind to others.

Child's prayer request:
He wants you to pray for God to grant him wisdom to study hard in school. He also wants you to pray for God's blessings over his grandmother's business.
[written 29 October 2010]

Mrs. Kayla,
Shekeine sends his love greetings to you. He says he is fine and his family too. He knows through your letters that you are fine. He says thanks for the many letters you send him. He says he will pray for you and for God to be with you in this difficult time.

Shekeine says he is still learning hwo to read and write and cannot read the Bible alone. He informs you that his teacher at the project reads the letters for him. He says in his country they have labor day on the 1st of May. He informs you that he likes singing and has learnt Jesus story and others. He says thank you for the nice photos and cards you sent him. He informs you that he spent his August holiday at home and helped in cleaning. He says he also attended the project for 2 days to learn God's word. He says he learnt what is sin and that Jesus came to save us if we confess our sins.

He says thank you and God bless you.
[written 29 September 2010]

My sponsor friend,
Receive greetings of love and happiness from your son in Kenya, Gregory.

He says he is doing well both at school and also at home. He says he is praying hard for you and your family.

Gregory says that he has to sit for term two end exams and he was position 17 out of 49.

Gregory says that his parents are happy because God has given them enough rain to make their maize to grow well and know they are harvesting.

He also wanted you to know that he has received a gift that you send to him. He says he was happy about it and he says may God bless you.

He also wanted you to know that this month in his place is very hot.

He also says that he likes going to church everyday, especially attending the sunday school lesson.

He also says he misses you and wants to hear from you again.

Have a nice time and God bless you, Goodbye.

Your loving son, Gregory
[written 25 September 2010]

Mrs. Kayla,
Zenah greets you so much she sais praise the Lord Jesus she goes on well at school and at the center. She congradulates you for receiving so many letters that she received. She thanks you for the Bible verse that you sent her from Jeremiah 17:7. She is very pleased by the example you gave her about the tree planted in the try land. She is also glad to hear that your husband is a soldier.
She says true, Joshua's age was so little and he was unable, but it is God who chose him. She says now she likes singing before God. She thanks you for the stickers. She finally says she prays for you for God's blessings and protection. She thanks you.
[written 18 September 2010]

Mrs. Kayla Krueger, Uwimana is greeting you in the name of Jesus Christ. The 2nd term holidays are over, she has started the 3rd semester. She performed well in che class. She got 156/200 marks. She is proud of the way you love and care for her and also your prayers. She always prays for you too.

It's dry season here. She and her family always read the Bible before going to bed. She said she likes the scripture in Psalms 57:1-2. May you read it also. She was also happy to hear that you had a nice wedding. May you live peacefully with your husband. She hopes God will be with you.

She is requesting to pray for her to study well and get far. She likes playing with her friends, looking after animals and doing activities at home.

She was much pleased of your letters. She also loves praying and always prays for you. She wishes the Peace of God!
[written 18 August 2010]

Child's response to sponsor's questions:
Alex is enjoying school very well and he says the weather in Ghana is cold in the morning and warn in the afternoon and there is also a lot of rainfall.

New things happening in child's life:
Alex is growing healthy and loves to go to school always. He also relates coordially with friends.

One new thing the child has learnt at the project:
Alex is good in approaching people with respect.

Child's prayer request:
He says continue to pray for him and his grandmother for God's provisions and guidance.
[written 11 October 2010]

Mrs. Kayla Krueger,
I greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I hope he has been gracious to you and is still shining His face upon you. Greetings from Uganda the pearl of Africa. How is the US?

Greetings from Immaculate, she is find and doing very well. She says thank you for loving her and always praying for her. She says she also always prays for you and thanks God for you.

She loves drawing pictures and shading but does not know how to paint, and she admires you for that.

She says that she loves going to church every Sunday and is sorry that at one time you were unwell and unable to go to church. SHe was so amuse by the funny fames of your sister's kittens (fish and soap). She says she has a father but does not live with him.

Immaculate also says she has friends and she plays with them and shares with them.

She says school is fine and she loves it alot and always leaves school for home at mid-day everyday.

She says the weather is okay only that it is usually a bit cold in the mornigns and bright and hot in the afternoon with a few showers once in a while.

She requests that you pray for her to be able to study hard at school and understand what the teachers teach.

Mrs. Kayla, we want to thank you so much for loving Immaculate, for your selfless commitment, sacrifice and dedication in praying for her and writing to her.

May God bless you abundantly and open doors and clear the obstacles in your way.
[written 14 October 2010]

Mrs. Kayla Krueger,
Alex greets you. He says he is fine together with his family. He says he was so happy with his family to receive a letter from you. Also to see your wedding photo and your two dogs Tilly and Charlie. he says he saw Alfie also. He says he likes playing football with friends. He says he is in nursery school. He says he likes mathematics and he prays for you. He says may God bless you. Goodbye.
[written 17 September 2010]

Dear Mrs. Kayla Krueger,
Hello. I'm Mr. Pakpum, the TH-991 child worker, writing the letter on behalf of No-ca, as she can't write by herself. No-ca has already received your letter. She looks so happy. She's like to thank you very much. She'd like to know you more. She told that there are 4 members in her family, including herself. THere are her parents and her elder sister. However her elder sister has already got married and she doesn't stay in the same house as No-ca. No-ca has a pet, which is a cat. When she grows up, she wants to be a teacher, because she is talkative. No-ca likes to draw pictures and play in the water and swim. Her village is near a river. She therefore likes to play in the water and catch fish. Her parents are agriculturists and employees. No-ca would like to ask you what dream you want to get most and what activities you do on holiday. No-ca would like to thank you very much again. She likes to read your letters so much. Love in Christ.
[written 5 September 2010]

Mrs. Kayla Krueger,
Alex greets you saying Shikamoo! He is fine with his whole family. He is thankful for your sponsorship. He did not travel in June, he stayed at home helping his granny to sweep and playing football with his friends. He also likes to play with car toys. He attends Bible study at the center where he learns various stories about Jesus. Last week they learnt about Paul and Silas. He asks for prayer to know how to read and write. He says Goodbye.
[written 20 August 2010]

Mrs. Kayla Krueger,
Muhawenimana, your daughter, greets you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

She is doing good with your family members and hey all thank you for the nice letters you sent her.

She loves reading the Bible.

Your daughter always fills excited when she looks at your photo.

She promises to continue praying for you and for your family members.

Your child also praises the almighty God who made you her sponsor.

She wishes to know if you will come to visit her in Rwanda so that you get chances of seeing gorillas?

She requests for your wedding photo.

She is doing good at school and she requests for your prayer so that she continues performing well in 3rd term.

She concludes by wishing you God's peace, blessings, and protection to you and to your family members. Thank you.
[written 31 September 2010]

Dear Kayla,
How are you? I hope that you are in good health upon receiving my letter. About us here, we are fine. By the way, thank you so much for the time you gave to me and most especially for the continued support. I know God will continue to bless you. How was your work? I'm still going to school and I'm now in grade 3. I enjoyed my school this year because I met lots of friends. Every Saturday I go to Sonshine Center for my Saturday class. Please continue to pray for me and my family. We will always pray for you too. Thank you so much and God bless you all!
Thankful,
Rhendel
[written 11 September 2010]

Child's response to your questions:
The girl is doing well. The weather is wearm and the temperature is 25 degrees C. Rachael knows prayer is the key to every problem.

New things happening in child's life:
She now has a younger brother.

One new thing the child has learnt at the project:
Rachael can now write numbers nicely.

Child's prayer request:
Pray her her education and her family.
[written 8 October 2010]

Dear sponsor:
How is your health? I'm fine thank God. Thanks for sponsoring me, God will bless you. I'm 10 years old and I study 4th grade and the subject I like the most is math. My favorite colors are red and light green. I like to play soccer. My favorite bible story is about Jonah. Do you have children? Please pray for my mom and my family. For the project to take me to the Pizza and they give me tasty snacks. I have friends, I get along with Moises and Vladimir. Please send me photos.
[written 7 June, 2010]

I do greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I am fine and healthy and do well with my school subjects. I do thank you so much for your service at the center. My family and I are all fine and healthy. Thank you so much for the lovely letter you sent to me with love dear Kayla. May God bless you forever and forever. We do not have much flowers here. I do pray for you that God may bless you and bless the job that you do and that God may bless you. Kindly pray for me that God may bless my school studies. We do have many many school activities. My memory verse is from the book of Ecclesiastes 12:1. Kindly read it. God bless you forever and forever.
[written 20 May, 2010]

I do greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus our Lord. I am fine and healthy. I do well with my school subjects. I am now in class 7. I am now doing well with my school subjects. Thank you so much for the lovely letter you sent to me. My memory verse is from the book of Luke 12:19. Kindly read it. Remain blessed by the Lord Jesus.
[written 15 May, 2010]

Child's response to sponsor's questions:
My church is Christ Apostolic Church. It is a small church with 70 congregation. The church building is also small.

New things happening in Child's life:
Her lifestyle is gradually changing as Compassion teachings are taking over her.

One new things the child has learnt at the project:
How to wash her hands after visiting the toilet and before eating under running water.

Child's prayer request:
She prays that God grants her long life an healthy conditions to be able to go about her daily activities.
[written 18 June, 2010]

Dear sponsor Kayla Smith,
I greet you in the name of the Lord Jesus. I want to thank you for your letters, greetings and prayers you do. I want to tell you that my favorite weather is hot weather because I can swim in the river. I want to be a police officer. I like to play, study and color. I want to tell you that I am happy to have you as my sponsor. God has done many good things like getting to know you and your beautiful family. I want to know, where do you live? What is your weather like? I want you to pray for my family and me. Pray that they know Jesus. I say good bye with a strong hug and a kiss.
[written 9 June, 2010]

Family Members:
Eve, age 19, mother
Matilda, age 50, grandmother
Sarah, age 17, aunt
Sam, age 24, father

My best friend:
Nankya

My favorite things...
School subject: Drawing pictures
Food: Rice, Posho & beans
Color: Red
Game: Running around
Bible story: Jesus' birth
Song: Baby Jesus

If I could visit anywhere, I would go...
to the village, because she has a lot of friends to play with there.

Message for my sponsor:
Immaculate is not able to write you herself because she is away to the village where she was taken to stay for a while as her mother tries to treat her and also sort our their financial crisis. We are doing our best to trace and get to her and once we get her, she will write to you.

Please pray that Immaculate and her mother will manage well with the crisis they are in and will come out victorious. Thank you for choosing her, may God bless you!

My dream for the future:
She always says she likes to be a teacher.
[written 17 June, 2010]

Child's response to sponsor's questions:
Alex says he enjoys going to school always because he gets to have a lot of fun with his friends.

One new thing the child has learnt at the project:
He has learnt how to sing Christian songs.

Child's prayer request:
Alex wants you to continuously pray for him for God to grant him strength so that he can always be in school and project center.
[written 14 June, 2010]

Your sponsored child Alicia writes to you. Dear sponsor, I hope this letter finds you and your family in good health. I am very happy for writing to you again and telling you lots of things. We celebrated our project's 6th anniversary and there were nice contests, songs and other activities. They took us to a nice place and I want you to know that I am doing well at school and that it makes me feel happy. Esteemed sponsor, I want you know, Do you have a garden? Please pray for my dad. I love you a lot. May God keep you safe. With lots of love, Alicia.
[written 4 May, 2010]

Child's response to sponsor's questions:
Alex is doing well at school. He is improving academically and happily enjoys school.

New things happening in child's life:
He loves going to school.

One new things the child has learnt at the project:
Alex has learnt how to talk to people in a respectful way.

Child's prayer request:
He wants you to continuously pray for him and his family for God's protection.
[written 4 June, 2010]

New things happening in child's life:
She follows the parent to church on Sundays as though in Compassion Project.

One new things the child has learnt at the project:
How to wash her hands before eating and after visiting the toilet.

Child's prayer request:
She asks prayers for her mother who has recently given birth to a new baby.
[written 25 May, 2010]

Child's response to sponsor's questions:
Your child's favorite season is Winter. This time it rains a lot and she says it makes sleeping very comfortable.

New things happening in child's life:
The family of Rachael has got the interest in the program so the child is gradually transforming.

One new thing the child has learnt at the project:
She has learnt the order of creation by God.

Child's prayer request:
Rachael requests prayer for long life and wisdom to attend school.
[written 25 May, 2010]

Response to sponsor's questions:
Please I like the rainy season because when it rains, I become happy and I get water from it.

Questions from child:
Please what do you do with the children you work with?

New personal information about child:
Mrs Kayla, I don't go to school every day because there is no money all the time. Today I didn't go to school.

I would like to know more about:
Your husband's work and the name.

Child's prayer for sponsor:
God should bless your marriage.

Child's prayer request:
Please Mrs. Kayla, I want you to pray for my mother so that God will open a way for her.
[written 3 June, 2010]

Response to sponsor's questions:
Please, I have not been able to read the whole bible. I try to read the bible every day. By the grace of God school is fine and I feel happy in class.

Questions from you child:
Please what is the color of your pet?

New personal information about child:
Please, my sisters come here with me to write my letter.

I would like to know more about:
Your parents and the work they do.

Child's prayer for sponsor:
I pray that God should bless your work that you do.

Child's prayer request:
Please I want you to pray for my school. Please my aunt is very sick so pray for her.
[written 3 June, 2010]

Zenah greets you so much she says praise the Lord! She asks how you are doing with your family?

She says she writes to you with happiness. She celebrated well. She says she went to the church. She says she learnt about Jesus' resurrection.

She says she has a pleasure writing to you and appreciates your love to support her.

She says she asks you to pray for her at her kindergarten studies.

She says she loves you. She says goodbye!
[written 13 April, 2010]

To the sponsor of Samile, first of all I greet you in the name of Jesus. How are you? Samile is doing alright. We are now in holiday but she has been sick. She had rushes all over her body but she is recovering. Pray for her to be very well because God can do all things. Nothing is impossible for Him. She always prays for you so that after school you get a good job and a good family. You told her to count the starts in the sky. She tried, but failed because there are very many. And God's technology is not searchable and she and her family love you very much because you have encouraging words. God's word is a very sharp weapon. May God continue to bless you in your endevours. Pray for Samile in June because that's when she celebrates her birthday. We'll celebrate it together on that day. Tell all your relatives that we love them. May God prorect and bless you. (written by her mother)
[written 7 May, 2010]

Child's response to sponsor's questions:
Alex likes to play with his friends in warm weather.

New things happening in child's life:
He can now sing Christian songs at church and respect his family.

One new thing the child has learnt at the project:
Alex has learnt how to greet people and play with children.

Child's prayer request:
He and his family says pray for them for God's protection and love.
[written 21 May, 2010]

Uwimana Lithe is sending you greetings in Jesus' name appreciating the way you care for her by your daily prayers that she may be fine. She appreciates and as well praying for you also that you may have peace from our Lord, Jesus. She has just come out from a holiday and now she started schooling on 10 April, 2010.

At home the parents are find and strong. We even had a happy Easter. Lithe wished that you may read from the Bible Psalms 136:1-5. She likes that scripture.

Please pray that she may grow with the love and fear of God and also to pass well in class. As you had asked, she also has homework in which she is helped by her elder brother to do it. She is happy that you passed your exams. She concludes by wishing the best for you with your family. May God bless you. The child loves you. (written by her mother)
[written 3 May, 2010]

New things happening in child's life:
Alex is now good in working Mathematics (numbers and numerals)

One new thing the child has learnt at the project:
He is now social, and he plays with his friends happily and in a respectful way.

Child's prayer request:
Alex and his family says pray for them for God's blessing and protection. And also for God to open Alex's mind so that he can learn better.
[written 28 May, 2010]

I greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

I am doing well healthwise. I continue well with my lessons at school and I am now in class seven. Every Sunday we go to church with my siblings. How is the weather over there? In here it is raining and we are now planting beans and we are also wedding our maize crop and peas. I thank you for the services which I am getting/receiving here at the center. I celebrated Easter well. Please pray for me in my lessons at school, and I will pray for you in the activities which you are doing over there. How did you celebrate over there? My memory verse is Psalm 119:9-11. Please read it and you will be blessed by God. God bless you where you are.
[written on 5 April, 2010]

Rachael is really doing very well. She says God has helped her to grow that she can now talk and walk.

New things happening in Child's life: She now knows it is good for her to pray and obey the will of God.

One new thing the child has learnt at the project: She has now learnt to be kind and can now give memory verses of her age.

Child's prayer request: that God should bless her and protect her to become a devoted Christian and to become a respectful child.
[written 19 May, 2010]

New things happening in child's life: Alex washes his hands before and after eating.

One new thing child has learnt at the project: Alex always prays before he eats.

Child's prayer request: Alex wants you to pray for his family for God's blessings.
[written 18 May, 2010]

Favorite hobby: to ride bicycle
Favorite food: chicken
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite animal: Dog
Favorite color: Light blue

How old are you? Which state do you live in? Do you have any pets? Who do you live with?

Hello dear sponsor. My family and I greet you with so much affection, may you are well. I tell you that I live in Colombia. I am in 2nd grade of elementary school. I am seven years old and I have been attending the project for two years, where I fell very happy for all they teach me. I have a very dear family. I hope we continue getting in touch. I say goodbye.
[written 15 May, 2010]

Your sponsor child greets you in Jesus' name our Lord. He was so pleased to hear that you accepted him as your child, his family also is pleased with you.

He is looked after by his mother but his dad died. He has four siblings, 2 sisters and 2 brothers.

He hasn't yet received the marks of first term's exams because the term was so short.

He likes playing football. He requests you pray for him so that he becomes more clever. He favorite subject is Kinyarwandan. He concludes and wishes you God's peace.
[written 3 May, 2010]

Alex spent his Easter holiday in a village with his Grandmother. At home he helped his grandmother with her house duties. At the project Alex watched the Jesus film and sang some Christian songs. At church, Alex was taught the story of Jesus Christ. Alex also went out and played with his friends.

Alex and his family wishes you a happy delighted Easter. They says, they are no more sinners again because our Savior Jesus Christ has washed away all their sins. They will always do His will.

Alex asks who did you spend Easter with and were you happy during Easter?

Alex and his family pray that God will protect you and make your wedding ceremony a lovely one.

Alex wants you to pray for God's love and protection upon his family.

[written 28 April, 2010]